Ride to the Races
July 3 - July 6
49th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic
Ride to the Races
For the fourth year in a row, the Longsjo is partnering with the MBTA to host the “Ride to the Races.” You can either ride your bike west, and take the train home after the races, or ride the train both ways and tour some of North Central Massachusetts’ most scenic roads. This year’s Ride to the Races benefits the Pan Mass Challenge.
Website by Ed Collier Photography
Fitchburg Cycling Club / P.O. Box 923 / Fitchburg, MA / 01420
Marketing Director / Bill White / wwhite @ longsjo.com
Executive Director / Ed Collier / ecollier @ longsjo.com
General Questions / info2008 @ longsjo.com
What’s Included:
- Secure bike parking
- Token for a hot shower
- 50% off Outback food coupon
- 50% off Official Longsjo merchandise coupon ($25 maximum discount)
Benefits the Pan Mass Challenge!
See the Routes / Scroll Down
60-70 mile “Longsjo Sampler”
This route encompasses all of the Fitchburg Longsjo Classic trace routes, and goes over many of the roads that Art Longsjo would have trained on. This routes goes through the towns of Fitchburg, Ashby, Ashburnham, Winchendon, Baldwinville, Templeton, Hubbardston, Westminster, and Princeton.
30 mile “Hilly Route”
This scenic route goes through the towns of Fitchburg, Lunenburg,Townsend, Ashby, Ashburnham and Westminster. The winding climb through Willard Brook is a favorite for local cyclists.
Click on the Links below to see and download some of our favorite route maps. We’ll be adding a few more routes for the Longsjo’s “Ride to the Races” event.
16 mile “Out and Back”
This quick route is very scenic and will give you a taste of some classic New England roads. The pavement can be a little rough depending on the winter, so keep your eyes open!
Ride to the Races
For the fourth year in a row, the Longsjo is partnering with the MBTA to host the “Ride to the Races.” You can either ride your bike west, and take the train home after the races, or ride the train both ways and tour some of North Central Massachusetts’ most scenic roads. This year’s Ride to the Races benefits the Pan Mass Challenge.
